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Amazing Grace
The hymn that Collins calls "the pearl of spiritual songs" has inspired millions everywhere with its message of hope and salvation. Judy Collins recounts the dramatic story behind the hymn and its miraculous influence on her life.
This edition presents the complete lyrics, keyed line-by-line to the music, and is beautifully illustrated with inspirational photographs.
This edition presents the complete lyrics, keyed line-by-line to the music, and is beautifully illustrated with inspirational photographs.
64 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1764
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John Newton
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John Newton was born in London and at age eleven went to sea with his father, a shipmaster on the Mediterranean. Disregarding his mother's prayer that he enter the ministry, he engaged in the lucrative but brutal African slave trade for a number of years. Afterwards, he served in the Church of England as pastor of Olney parish and later of the combined church of St. Mary's in London. In addition to the words of "Amazing Grace," Newton was a prolific songwriter whose other well-known hymns include "Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken" and "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds."
Please see: John Newton
John Newton was born in London and at age eleven went to sea with his father, a shipmaster on the Mediterranean. Disregarding his mother's prayer that he enter the ministry, he engaged in the lucrative but brutal African slave trade for a number of years. Afterwards, he served in the Church of England as pastor of Olney parish and later of the combined church of St. Mary's in London. In addition to the words of "Amazing Grace," Newton was a prolific songwriter whose other well-known hymns include "Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken" and "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds."
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November 23, 2016
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Grade: Pre-k - 3rd grade
Summary: This allows readers to either read or sing the words of a widely known hymn. Following the song is made easy because only a few words appear on every two pages.
The sweet sound of grace that saves a soul is the message that readers are left with.
Review: This book features softly colored pictures. There is a variety of nationalities, animals, and outdoor scenes. The last page is an actual song sheet where musically incline people could play along as well.
Possible uses: 1. could be used for a discussion about goals
2. For pleasure.
Grade: Pre-k - 3rd grade
Summary: This allows readers to either read or sing the words of a widely known hymn. Following the song is made easy because only a few words appear on every two pages.
The sweet sound of grace that saves a soul is the message that readers are left with.
Review: This book features softly colored pictures. There is a variety of nationalities, animals, and outdoor scenes. The last page is an actual song sheet where musically incline people could play along as well.
Possible uses: 1. could be used for a discussion about goals
2. For pleasure.
January 19, 2023
*read for my English literature class*
I’m pretty confident this is one of the most well known hymns the earth has ever seen. It’s interesting to just read (or truthfully sing it) after knowing just some of the backstory to John Newton.
Either way, this hymn is one of the most beautiful hymns out there.
I’m pretty confident this is one of the most well known hymns the earth has ever seen. It’s interesting to just read (or truthfully sing it) after knowing just some of the backstory to John Newton.
Either way, this hymn is one of the most beautiful hymns out there.
December 5, 2011
Excellent book. Could not put it down.
April 16, 2015
Nice illustrations and the music is in the back.
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